Surf School

Puerto Viejo usually has excellent waves for lessons. On heavy surf days, our first choice is Black Beach (Playa Negra). The waves are usually small, slow-breaking, forgiving, and consistently break in the same spot, in the same direction. There is little current, making it easy and safe to teach and learn. It doesn't get any better than that for beginners.

If the ocean at Black Beach is too quiet, we go to Playa Cocles. This spot usually has heavier surf, strong currents, and some amazingly talented surfers. But when the ocean calms down, the experienced surfers go away, often leaving nice beginner waves for us. It's not always perfect - with surfing, we have to work with what nature brings us. But we almost always find something that will work.

We offer three different types of classes: Private, Semi-private, and Introduction to Surfing (group lesson). You get a 10% discount for series of three lessons, paid in advance. No experience necessary.

Introduction to Surfing

Designed for those who want to get a taste of surfing without committing to a private or semi-private class. It features a comfortable price, a larger student/teacher ratio (4-6 students per coach) and less time.
Included is 20 minutes of beach instruction (safety, standing up, and positioning), and an hour of PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. Each class includes a surf coach, surf board and rash guard/lycra top. We use long, soft surf boards designed specifically for learning we need a minimum of 4 students, maximum 6 students per teacher. Groups smaller than four may take a Semi-Private or Private lesson.
Price: $30 per person - 10% discount for series of three lessons, paid in advance.

Private and Semi-Private Lessons

Private Lessons (1 on 1 instruction) and Semi-Private Lessons (2 or 3 students per coach) are designed for those who want to dive into the action and get the most out of a lesson. These lessons are great for the pure beginner or the more advanced surfer wanting to bump up her/his skills. They cost a bit more but are worth it. You get more individual attention and more time for instruction and practice. In fact we are so confident that we GUARANTY* that you will surf or we will give you a second lesson FREE!
Each class includes a surf coach, surf board and rash guard/lycra top.
We use long, soft surf boards designed specifically for learning.
This class starts with beach instruction - safety, surf board familiarity, a little on wave dynamics, standing up and positioning. Then we hit the water and PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
Price: $40 each for group lesson (2 or 3 people per coach). $50 for private lesson (1 on 1 instruction).
10% discount for series of three lessons, paid in advance.

Price from	$30
General Location	Playa Cocles
Duration	2 hrs
Meeting Time	9 AM
Meeting Location	Aventuras Bravas acroos from Stanfords Restaurant
Time Notes	All surf tours are flexible
Notes	The Private and Group lessons are 2 hours but the Group lessons are 1.5 hours
Tour Options	Private lesson      $ 50   Semi Private (2-3 people)      $ 40   Introduction to surfing (4-6 people)      $ 30
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